advocate

Example Sentences

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Residents and advocates gathered Saturday to demand the ban of a chemical that’s used at a Torrance oil refinery and that they say has the potential to cause a mass casualty disaster.

From Los Angeles Times

The legislation includes provisions that will ban groups deemed to spread hate and introduce tougher penalties for preachers who advocate violence.

From BBC

Technology experts and child wellbeing advocates have voiced concern, saying children need to be educated, not banned from platforms.

From BBC

One of the harder adjustments was getting comfortable speaking up to doctors on behalf of patients, but she says her voice rings louder when she’s advocating for them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Environmental advocates dismissed the safeguards as insufficient -- pointing out, for example, the new approval allowed year-round use, including in the hottest summer months.

From Barron's